PAGE 14 — MVH-406DSZ PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/13/07)
MVH-406DSZ— PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS
Figure 4. MVH-406DSZ Reversible Plate
Compactor Components
Figure 4 illustrates the location of the major components for the
MVH-406DSZ Reversible Plate Compactor. The function of each
component is described below:
1
.
Hand Grip –
When operating the compactor use this hand
grip to maneuver the compactor.
2
.
Forward & Reverse Lever –
Push
the lever forward, the
compactor will move in a forward direction,
pull
the lever
backwards, the compactor will move in backwards direction.
Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the
compactor not to move (neutral).
3
.
Handle Bar –
When operating the compactor, this handle
is to be in the downward position. When the compactor is
to be
stored
, move the handle bar to the upright position.
4.
Guard Hook
-
Used to lift the machine with crane or other
lifting device.
5.
Stopper
-
Locks the handle in place in the upward position
for stowing.
6
.
Engine –
This plate compactor uses a ROBIN
D1B40T92040 diesel engine. Refer to the owner’s manual
for engine information and related topics.
7.
Battery (Option)
- This unit uses a 12-volt battery. See
maintenance of this manual for proper care of battery.
8
.
Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belts.
NEVER
run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If
the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that
your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch,
thus causing serious injury and bodily harm.
9
.
Base Plate –
Designed to compact sand, clay, and asphalt.
10
. Oil Reservoir –
Fill with Shell Tellus Oil 46 or equivalent
grade hydraulic oil.
11
. Vibration Case –
Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
12
. Hydraulic Cylinder –
Activated by moving the travel lever.
The cylinder controls the direction of movement by the plate
compactor.
13
. Shock Absorber –
Protects plate compactor from damage
by absorbing vibration during operation.
14.
Throttle Lever –
Controls speed of the plate compactor.
Place straight vertically to start,
push
fully counterclockwise
for full throttle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor.
14.
Ignition Switch (Option) –
Provided for electric start
models only.
